While installing something on Windows, you may get an error message saying to enter an admin username and password to continue. But no input field appeared there- the ‘Yes’ button is also greyed out.

So basically, there is no way you can continue to enter administrative credentials. What will you do now?

Don’t worry, the fix is very simple and straightforward. Read this article till the end and we will guide you to fix the error smoothly.

How to Fix the ‘To Continue, Enter an Admin Username and Password’ Error?

To fix the above-mentioned error, you need to boot into safe mode and provide an administrative username and password manually using the command prompt. This way Windows will recognize you as an admin and the error message won’t appear again.

Follow the steps below carefully to fix the error –

Note: Although the screenshots provided here are of Windows 10, users of other Windows versions can follow the post with a bit of tweaking.

Step 1: Go to Advanced Startup

Here are the instructions to go to advanced startup settings –

Step 1: Press Windows + I to go to ‘Settings’.

Step 2: Select ‘Update & Security’.

Step 3: Click on the ‘Recovery’ option from the left bar.

Step 4: Hit the ‘Restart now’ button under ‘Advanced startup’.

Step 2: Restart from the Startup Settings

Once you are directed to the blue-colored booting menu, follow the instructions below –

Step 1: Select the ‘Troubleshoot’ option.

Step 2: Select the ‘Advanced Options’.

Step 3: Select the ‘Startup Settings’.

Step 4: Hit the ‘Restart’ button.

Step 3: Go to Safe Mode with Command Prompt

Once the computer restarts to the startup setting screen with multiple options, follow the instruction below –

Step 1: Hit the F6 button on your keyboard to Enable Safe Mode with the Command Prompt.

Step 2: Enter the administrator password and click on the arrow icon if you had previously password-enabled the system.

Step 4: Types Some Commands on the Command Prompt

Once the command prompt appears on your screen type the following command and hit enter –

Step 1: Type net user and hit enter to view the list of user accounts on your computer.

Step 2: Then, type net localgroup Administrators [your username] /add and hit enter to add your user account to the administrators’ group and have admin permissions.

Step 5: Restart Your PC

Once you’re on the command prompt, in safe mode, you may not get the windows icon to restart the computer. Follow the instructions below to restart your computer from safe mode –

Step 1: Press the control + alt + delete buttons simultaneously on your keyboard.

Step 2: Click the power icon from the bottom-right corner and select Restart.

This will start the windows normally and the problem with administration permissions will finally be resolved.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Enter an Admin Username and Password?

To enter an admin username and password, click Other User in the bottom-left corner of the sign-in screen. Then enter “. \Administrator” as the username and enter your local admin password and hit enter.

How Do I Get My Computer to Stop Asking Me for An Administrator Password?

You can follow the solution above that is mentioned in this guide to get rid of this problem. Alternatively, you can open the RUN box, type and enter netplwiz, go to the local administrator profile, and disable the “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer” option by unchecking it. Finally, click Apply.

How Do I Find My Computer Administrator Username and Password?

To find the administrator username and password, navigate to Settings > Account Options > Sign-in options > Password Options and click the Change option.

How Do I Remove Administrator Permission?

To remove administration permission on Windows, press Windows + X and select Computer Management. Then navigate to Local Users and Groups > Users > Administrator and right-click Properties. Check the “Account is disabled” option to disable it.

Conclusion

The solution to fix the error saying – “To Continue, Enter an Admin Username and Password” is proven effective for most users who have faced the error. So, we hope, your problem should be fixed by now after following the steps carefully. If you still have any issues regarding this error, then don’t hesitate to ask in our comment section and we’ll reach you as soon as we can. Thank you for reading. Have a good day!